The holiday season is here, and while it can be a time of joy and togetherness, it often comes with stress, overcommitment, and a sense of overwhelm. In this episode of Message in the Middle, Marianne welcomes back productivity coach Lisa Zawrotny, founder of Positively Productive Systems and host of the Positively Living® Podcast. Together, they share practical tips to help you navigate holiday chaos with ease, ensuring you can enjoy the season without sacrificing your sanity.Lisa’s expertise in time and stress management, life coaching, and positive psychology shines through as she shares actionable strategies to simplify traditions, prioritize what truly matters, and say goodbye to overwhelm. Whether you’re hosting events, juggling invitations, or reassessing commitments, this conversation offers invaluable insights for finding balance and joy this holiday season.Organizing and Hosting Holiday Events:The power of doing a brain sweep, time boxing, and setting realistic priorities.Delegation tips to lighten your load.The power of the 80/20 ruleSimplifying holiday traditions to focus on what truly brings joy.Attending Holiday Events and Managing Invitations:How to choose quality over quantity when RSVPing.Ways to prioritize events that align with your values.Ways to participate without accepting the invitation.Key Takeaways for a Stress-Free Holiday Season:Learn to focus on what truly matters to you and your loved ones.Practical strategies to reduce holiday stress while maintaining meaningful connections.Permission to simplify, say no, and create space for joy.Related Episodes:  Habits for Health:  Dr. Carrie Holland's Guide to Women's WellnessDecluttering Your Life and Your Mind with Lisa ZawrotnyLinks for Lisa:Lisa Zawrotny’s Website: Positively Productive SystemsPositively Living® Podcasthttps://facebook.com/positivelyproductivehttps://Ins Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...